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Definition and meaning of 思う - おもう in Japanese

おもう思う
omou

N4

1.think

godan ~う verb / transitive

私もそう思う。
I think so.
おもう思う
omou

N4

1.contemplate or have an opinion.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

彼は私を信じていると思う。
I think he believes in me.
あなたの提案を考慮しています。
I am considering your proposal.
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2.consider or contemplate a course of action.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

明日友達と映画を見に行こうと思う。
I plan to go see a movie with my friends tomorrow.
今晩何を食べるか考えていると思う。
I think I am considering what to eat tonight.
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3.form an opinion or consider.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

彼の提案を思うと、それは素晴らしいと感じた。
When I think about his proposal, I feel that it is wonderful.
この問題について、彼女はどう思うのか気になる。
I wonder what she thinks about this issue.
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4.form thoughts or opinions.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

彼は成功すると思う。
I think he will succeed.
明日は晴れると思う。
I think it will be sunny tomorrow.
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5.anticipate or have a hopeful outlook.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

明日のパーティーを楽しみに思う。
I am looking forward to the party tomorrow.
彼との再会を心待ちに思っている。
I am eagerly anticipating meeting him again.
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6.have thoughts, feelings, desires, or wants.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

彼は私を思ってくれる。
He thinks of me.
あなたのことを思っています。
I think of you.
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7.have thoughts or opinions.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

彼女の笑顔を見ると、昔のことを思う。
When I see her smile, I remember the old times.
今日の夕食は、母の作る料理を思い出す。
Tonight's dinner reminds me of my mother's cooking.
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WORD OF THE DAY

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hanabi

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思う おもう
思う おもう

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